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Statement of Attainment in Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set

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Overview About this course

Enjoy the versatility of this community-focused skillset and progress a reliable and rewarding career journey. Confidently address the support needs of individual clients and encourage others to become their healthiest selves.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

  • Identify bodily systems and structures

  • Recognise factors that contribute to a healthy body and how bodily systems affect and support this

  • Prepare and assist clients with the administration of medication, addressing the individual requirements of each individual

  • Support, oversee and monitor clients

  • Identify, report and record any contingencies

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

  • Foundational knowledge of the basic structure and functions of the body systems

  • The ability to confidently perform all steps to assist clients with medication

  • A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment

  • Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

  • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

  • Experience working in the aged, home, community or disability care industries and a desire to further your career in this field

  • Good digital literacy skills

  • Access to a laptop or computer

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: assistant in nursing, personal care assistant, disability support person

Licensing

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) A National Police Check Vaccination and health screenings

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

Previous study 0 Courses

Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

The Statement of Attainment in Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set does not have any pre-requisite courses.

Further study 2 Courses

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

Related study 0 Courses

Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

The Statement of Attainment in Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set does not have any related courses.

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Assist clients with medication HLTHPS006

  • Recognise healthy body systems HLTAAP001

TAFE NSW services Facilities and support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

  • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

  • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

  • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

  • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

  • TAFE NSW Libraries

  • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

  • Smarthinking - online access to a tutor

  • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

  • Student associations – get social with our student community

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